SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 136
         WHEREAS, The celebration of University of North Texas Day
  at the State Capitol on February 25, 2025, provides a welcome
  opportunity to recognize this notable institution; and
         WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1890, the University of
  North Texas has been a driving force for progress, innovation,
  and entrepreneurship; the institution is committed to setting
  students up for success through its focus on both scholastic
  excellence and career readiness, and it offers a wide range of
  internationally ranked programs that not only foster students'
  academic and intellectual development but also provide
  leadership and service opportunities; and
         WHEREAS, UNT plays a major role in strengthening the
  economy and talent pipeline in the State of Texas, with its
  students earning some 13,000 degrees each year; the university
  boasts an alumni network of over 480,000 graduates, which
  includes more than 5,000 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who hold
  executive titles; moreover, many of the school's alumni have gone
  on to distinguish themselves in their fields of endeavor, and
  graduates of the UNT College of Music, a program recognized as
  one of the nation's best, have collectively received 119 Grammy
  Awards to date; and
         WHEREAS, As a Texas University Fund institution, UNT is
  making significant strides in expanding research initiatives
  that further the advancement of knowledge and lay the foundation
  for economic, scientific, and societal development; its faculty
  members conduct groundbreaking research in a variety of areas
  such as biology, materials science, mechanical and energy
  engineering, and logistics; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout its history, UNT has built a
  commendable reputation for academic excellence, research, and
  service, and it has made important contributions to the North
  Texas region and beyond; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as University
  of North Texas Day and extend sincere best wishes to the school's
  students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
 
  Hagenbuch
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 25, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate